Juices

What to Expect

Juice products are perishable foods (foods that must be stored and distributed at temperatures below 41F degrees) or nonperishable (shelf-stable) and regulated under 21 CFR 120. Common examples of refrigerated juices include chilled watermelon, orange, and blueberry juice. Juices can also be shelf-stable and sold in room-temperature distribution channels. Juice products need to be evaluated to determine which regulatory category applies. Certain juices are regulated as canned foods, others are not. Our Process Authorities will determine if an exemption letter or thermal process letter is needed.

Steps

1. Once contacted, EFS will respond with a questionaire to determine how to best assist a product.

2. An appropriate product information form will be delivered electronically through DocuSign.

3. EFS will request a product sample be shipped to our facility.

4. Our personnel will perform verification testing on the product's pH and/or water activity.

5. The Process Authorities will evaluate the product information, including test results.

6. Our Process Authorities will determine if an exemption letter or thermal process letter is needed.